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Sanskrit 1

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Sanskrit 4

Sanskrit, the classical language of India, has long been renowned for its beauty, subtlety and complexity. It is the key to the civilisational treasures of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, and provides direct access to a vast repository of literary, scientific and philosophical wisdom. In this course students are introduced to the foundations of Sanskrit. The course balances traditional practices of textual reception—reading and grammar—with language production—speaking, chanting and singing.Sanskrit is a demanding language. It involves the rigorous study of grammar, a considerable amount of memorisation, and high and sustained level of commitment. Previous language learning experience is a distinct advantage. All prospective students are encouraged to make an appointment with the convener to discuss the course before enrolling.

Uncover the origins of Sanskrit, India’s classical language. Trace its connections to ancient philosophy and literature. Learn to write the alphabet. Speak a variety of simple phrases, and take part in the Sanskrit tradition of chanting and singing.

Sanskrit 6 is an Advanced-level subject which extends students&#39; knowledge of Sanskrit literary culture by introducing major examples of literary composition from the Classical kavya tradition. The texts studied in this subject include both Hindu and Buddhist compositions that illuminate the creativity of kavya as a vehicle for expressions of newness and authority. This subject consolidates students&#39; ability to identify and explain the complex wordplays and compositional structures that give kavya expressive force and which established Sanskrit as a voice of cultural and political power throughout premodern Asia. In this subject, students will progress from identifying core themes and concerns in Sanskrit literature to critically evaluating relationships between language and power which persist to this day. Students are encouraged and supported to explore these relationships through the production of annotated translations and refined literary analyses of primary texts.This subject is ran via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

In this subjects students will usually engage with a selection of readings from Kalidasa’s Abhijnanasakuntala. Students will learn to read the text with dramatic intonation and to chant the verses.This subject is ran via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Sanskrit 8 is a high-level reading subject suited to final-year students. This subject introduces students to Vedic Sanskrit, the precursor of Classical Sanskrit, through the investigation of a range of Vedic texts that articulate different developments in the language, thought, and practices of India’s most ancient textual culture. This subject provides students with a foundation in Vedic grammar and exposure to the earliest expression of certain key concepts that have been influential throughout the evolution of South Asian literature and society. Students can expect to acquire skill in the employment of specialist reference materials, familiarity with the distinct text-types encompassed within the Veda, and awareness of modern scholarly approaches to the challenges inherent in interpreting the Veda, its language and worldview.

Sanskrit 8

Sanskrit 7 is a high-level reading course suited to final-year students. This course introduces students to the major compositional genres of Sanskrit scholarly literature that were employed across a diverse range of traditional intellectual disciplines from the Classical to the late-Premodern period in South Asia. This course also introduces students to the Sanskrit commentarial tradition, its practices and conventions, and the influence it exerts upon textual reception. In this course, students will employ advanced grammatical and analytical skills to the interpretation and translation of intellectual texts and commentaries, and will become familiar with the use of commentaries as a translation tool. Students will have the opportunity to compare and consider the relationship between root texts and commentaries from a variety of traditional disciplines – such as poetics, yoga, and grammar – and refine their independent skills and interests in translation.

Sanskrit 7

Sanskrit 4 is an Intermediate-level subject that introduces students to Sanskrit’s role as a major literary vehicle in the expression of diverse cultural developments in ancient South Asia. The texts studied in this course illuminate themes, concepts, and narratives whose popularity endures to the present day. This subject has been designed to consolidate students’ knowledge of Sanskrit grammar, refine students’ independent skills in translation, and highlight the complementary roles of grammatical and literary contexts in textual analysis. In this subject, students will progress from translating prose and verse texts with the assistance of a reader to developing their own independent translations of primary texts using dictionaries and grammatical reference tools. Students are encouraged to question the ways that core themes and ideas in the texts have been reinterpreted over time and to apply these understandings to textual analysis.This subject is ran via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Dive deeper into India’s classical language. Strengthen your grammar. Read and chant smoothly beyond beginners’ level. Enjoy classic Sanskrit literature, touching on the social and historical contexts of this language of ancient wisdom.

Sanskrit 3 is an Introductory-Intermediate level subject that supports students through the transition from textbook-based study of grammar and syntax to the analysis and translation of original Sanskrit texts with the assistance of a reader. In the first part of this subject, students study the more advanced grammatical constructions that are considered foundational to Sanskrit and continue to develop a strong working vocabulary and awareness of the way that different Sanskrit forms are derived according to regular patterns. The second part of this subject introduces students to samples of original Sanskrit texts drawn from popular traditions of epics and storytelling. While focussing on colourful narratives and intriguing characters, students are guided in the use of appropriate reference materials and the development of analytical skills that promote confidence in translation.Via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Continue your study of the classical language of India. Balance learning hard skills – like reading and grammar – with more cultural experiences of the language, such as chanting and singing. Start reading Sanskrit texts. 

Sanskrit 2 continues the program of learning established Sanskrit 1. Sanskrit, the classical language of India, has long been renowned for its beauty, subtlety and complexity. It is the key to the civilisational treasures of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, and provides direct access to a vast repository of literary, scientific and philosophical wisdom. In this subject students continue to learn the foundations of grammar, reading, and translation. All prospective students are encouraged to make an appointment with the convener to discuss the subject before enrolling.This subject is ran via face-to-face video at a set time prescribed by the University. Please be aware of potential time zone differences.

Immerse yourself in living tradition when you build on your knowledge of Sanskrit. Learn through expanding your vocabulary and recognition of the grammatical structures, but also through conversation, singing, chanting and classical texts. 

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